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Ilma CepaneSoviet and Latvian lawyer, politician
Date of Birth: 29.04.1947
Country:  Latvia |
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- Ilma Čepāne: Latvian Politician and Legal Scholar
- Political Career
- Academic Achievements
- Constitutional Court Judge
- Recognition and Honors
Ilma Čepāne: Latvian Politician and Legal Scholar
Early Life and EducationIlma Čepāne, née Briņķe, graduated from the University of Latvia with a degree in law.
Political Career
Čepāne became a member of the political party "New Era" and later joined the "Citizen's Union." These parties eventually merged to form the "Unity" party. She served as a member of the Latvian parliament (Saeima) on several occasions.
Academic Achievements
Čepāne earned a doctorate in law from Moscow State University. She is the author of over 60 scholarly publications. She is a professor at the University of Latvia.
Constitutional Court Judge
From 1996 to 2006, Čepāne served as a judge on the Latvian Constitutional Court. She played a pivotal role in successfully passing the Preamble to the Constitution, which established Latvia as the state of the Latvian people.
